Un scuipat de dragon

Raleigh Ashlin Skelton, a former curator at the British Museum, led an extraordinary life through maps, experiencing adventures without leaving his office. His unique ability to sense maps like sailors sense water allowed him to explore imaginary worlds and historical places. Skelton's work with significant maps, such as the Cantino map and Fra Mauro's mappa mundi, illustrates how one can traverse the globe through knowledge and imagination. His life reflects the idea that losing something can lead to unexpected gains.